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I have used isotroin 5mg for acne. i stopped the medicines by 7th dec.. now i'm married n pregnant. will there be any birth defects?

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

See your GYN ASAP: If you were taking Accutane (isoretoin) when you got pregnant, you must see your gyn doctor immediately. There is a very high chance of miscarriage or serious birth defects in babies conceived by people taking accutane. If you have stopped taking accutane, it is recommended to wait at least 6 months before becoming pregnant to decrease the risk of serious birth defects.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have used isotroin 5mg for acne. i stopped the medicines by 7th dec.. now i'm married n pregnant. will there be any birth defects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

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